Commas

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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a comma?
Back
A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?
Back
You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when it is part of a series of three or more items (e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas with introductory phrases?
Back
Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main part of the sentence (e.g., After dinner, we went for a walk).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of using commas in direct address?
Back
In direct address, commas are used to separate the name of the person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence (e.g., Let's eat, Grandma!).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use commas with adjectives?
Back
Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun (e.g., It was a long, tiring day).
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a non-restrictive clause?
Back
A non-restrictive clause provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and is set off by commas (e.g., My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting).
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